Removing a Bath

[HatStephens]

I am looking to try and install a new bathroom myself. I am relatively new to DIY, but I figured you have to try these things. Worst case scenario I get a professional in to help me!! I have another bathroom so time is not an issue.
I have a question though. When I take the Bath, Sink and Toilet out, I obviously need to shut off the water supply. If I am not planning to install the new appliances on the same day, what/how do i stop water spilling out the pipes when I turn the supply back on? I presume I need a stopper of some sort? Will these affect where/how I cut the pipes? Can I purchase these stoppers in a regular hardware shop?

Thanks (this is my first ever post and may well be the first of a few over the next few weeks!!)

 

[seco services]

I presume I need a stopper of some sort? Will these affect where/how I cut the pipes? Can I purchase these stoppers in a regular hardware shop?

theirs a few different types of stop end compression, pushfit etc.
all available in diy store etc.

Thanks (this is my first ever post and may well be the first of a few over the next few weeks!!)

i have a feeling you will be back.

 

[HatStephens]

so if i measure the diameter of the pipe will it be obvious which stopper i can use?

 

[Richard C]

Fit isolating valves to all the supplies,
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/67670/Plumbing/Brassware/Isolating-Valve-15mm-Pack-of-10

standard practice now anyway.

 

[seco services]

useally 15/22mm.

depends if your cutting the pipes or just unscrewing them from the taps and then want to cap them.

 

[kirkgas]

also remember to plug the waste pipes if it is going to be an ongoing job cause it will smell of poo

 

[HatStephens]

haha!! thanks!! can i buy plugs for this??

 

[seco services]

ya asda carrier bag.

 

[HatStephens]

hahaha!! that just made me laugh!!!

 

[Richard C]

ya asda carrier bag.

prefer Waitrose myself ; & some Gaffa tape or the smell still gets through.